1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 BMW 760
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2006 BMW 760 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 760 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 88 L |